What to Do With Spam? has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 94.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 23 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 5 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 29, for What to Do With Spam?, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 15% | |
Calories from Fat | 25% | |
Calories from Carbs | 60% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 4 IU | 0.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0.66 mg | 1.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Thiamin | 0.66 mg | 44.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 5.3 mg | 26.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 182.8 mcg | 45.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 165.6 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.66 mg | 6.6% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 23.8 mg | 2.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 3.3 mg | 18.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 49 mg | 12.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Phosphorus | 153 mg | 15.3% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 304 mg | 8.7% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 514.6 mg | 21.4% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 2 mg | 13.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.66 mg | 33.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Selenium | 49 mcg | 70% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 62.5 g | 20.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 13.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 2.3 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 1.3 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 15.2 g | 30.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.7 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.7 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.7 mg | |||
Lysine | 0 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.7 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0.7 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.7 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.7 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.7 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 3.3 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.7 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.7 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 11.4 g | 17.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 2 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 630 Calories from Fat 155
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.2 g 26.5%
Saturated Fat 5.8 g 29%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 39.2 mg 13.1%
Sodium 777.1 mg 32.4%
Total Carbohydrates 94.4 g 31.5%
Dietary Fiber 5.2 g20.8%
Sugars 3.4 g
Protein 23 g 46%
Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 1.7%
Calcium 3.6% Iron 27.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 171
Protein 5.9 g | Carbs 21.5 g | Fat 7.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 5
Protein 0.26 g | Carbs 0.79 g | Fat 0.05 g
Per Serving | Calories 107
Protein 3.3 g | Carbs 11 g | Fat 5.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 149
Protein 11.5 g | Carbs 2.81 g | Fat 9.9 g